How many syllables in midwives?
Syllables in midwives
2
mid·wives
Midwives has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say midwives
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɪˌdwaɪvz/ 2 syllables, MID-wives · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say midwives slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mid, wives. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with midwives
- lives
- drives
- arrives
- archives
- wives
- knives
- survives
- derives
- housewives
- dives
- hives
- strives
- fives
- thrives
- revives
- chives
Questions
- How many syllables are in midwives?
- Midwives has two syllables.
- How do you divide midwives into syllables?
- Midwives divides as mid-wives.
- Which syllable is stressed in midwives?
- The first syllable (MID-wives).